Tag: Toxic Metals

EPA sets new limit for toxic pollutants released into waterways by coal-fired power plants

EPA rule will remove 1.4B pounds of toxic metals nationwide per year WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday imposed new standards for mercury, lead and other toxic pollutants that are discharged into the nation’s rivers and streams from steam electric power plants. If exposed at high levels, the pollutants can cause neurological damage in children, […]